David Samson

New Marlins manager Dan Jennings conceded it is extremely unconventional to appoint an executive as field boss who has never coached at any level as a professional. “I must tell you, even my mom, who I love, asked, am I crazy?” Jenning said after he was introduced Monday as the club’s 14th manager in its 23rd season, replacing Mike Redmond. Jennings, 54, is well respected as a long-time scout and executive, but the move from front office to manager is highly unusual. The Alabama native coached high school baseball but has spent his pro career as a scout and in the front office. “It is out of the box, I will not deny that. I’ve always considered myself, now...

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